WorksheetsMontana - Stories of the Land Unit 1
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
A warm dry wind known to rapidly melt snow; called the "snow eater" by Native American tribes.
Corridor
Seismic Belt
Rain Shadow
Chinook
Rugged mountains, forested ridges and high precipitation are key characteristics of what region of MT?
Western
Eastern
Central
Ponderosa Pine tree, Bitterroot Flower, Grizzly Bear, West Slope Cutthroat Trout. (name the region)
Eastern
Central
Western
Why is water important in the eastern region of MT?
Most of the towns are small.
The region has the least amount of rainfall.
Warm-water prairie streams are home to many fish
It is needed to fill Fort Peck Dam on the Missouri River.
In MT the Continental Divid divides the westward flowing rivers from the eastward flowing rivers.
True
False
Rolling plains, persistent winds, and endless sky are all significant characteristics of what region in MT?
Central
Eastern
Western
Highest peak in Montana
Crazy Peak
Greathouse Peak
Cabinet Peak
Granite Peak
Symbols on the MT State Seal representing its mining and farming history
Plow
Shovel
Pick
All of the above
Montana Indians used the dried roots of this flower - the state flower - for food and trade.
Indian Blanket Flower
Lupin
Bitterroot
Prickly Pear Cactus
Montana's state tree symbolizes the beauty and utility of Montana's resources.
Ponderosa Pine
Douglas Fir
Juniper
Spruce
Motto of Montana; represents valuable gems, minerals and precious metals.
Big Sky Country
Last Best Place
Treasure State
Montana's state bird, Western Meadowlark, has a loud and cheerful song. It represents ?
friendly people
rolling plains
endless sky
optimism and wide open spaces
Body of water over 197 square miles; it is the largest body of fresh water west of the Great Lakes
Fort Peck Reservoir
Canyon Ferry Lake
Flathead Lake
Hebgen Lake
Trout, sturgeon, and bass are important fish in this region...
Western
Central
Eastern
Jackrabbits, weasels, porcupines, sage grouse, and paddlefish are found in this region...
Western
Eastern
Central
This region was sculpted by wind and water erosion.
Central
Western
Eastern
The _________________ is the leader of the State of Montana.
Senator
Supreme Court Justice
Legislator
Governor
Capital city of Montana
Billings
Helena
Bozeman
Kalispell
